Agadir Trip Overview
Visit ancient ramparts & monumental gates of “Little Marrakech”. Admire the exotic gardens of Taroudant and take panoramic photos of Goats on The Tree.
Taroudant is called ‘Little Marrakesh’. Hidden by magnificent red-mud walls, a market town where Berbers trade the produce of the rich and fertile Oued Souss plain.
Leaving Agadir, we will stop to spot the famous Goats climbing the argan trees. Goats in Morocco only climb one particular type of tree, the Argan Tree that can only be found in the middle of Morocco around the Atlas Mountains. The Saadian Dinasty briefly made it their capital in the sixteenth century before moving on to Marrakesh . Pass by the red-walled, 11th-century ramparts and 5 monumental gates. Meander through the maze of narrow streets that take you to the busy square of Place Assarag. Just off the main square you will find the souks along the paths. Enjoy your refreshment in Jnane Soussia café.
Return to your hotel in Agadir.
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* Duration: 5 hours
* Starts: Agadir, Morocco
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Agadir, Souss-Massa, Morocco
Visit ancient ramparts & monumental gates of “Little Marrakech”. Admire the exotic gardens of Taroudant and take panoramic photos of Goats on The Tree.
Taroudant is called ‘Little Marrakesh’. Hidden by magnificent red-mud walls, a market town where Berbers trade the produce of the rich and fertile Oued Souss plain.
Leaving Agadir, we will stop to spot the famous Goats climbing the argan trees. Goats in Morocco only climb one particular type of tree, the Argan Tree that can only be found in the middle of Morocco around the Atlas Mountains. The Saadian Dinasty briefly made it their capital in the sixteenth century before moving on to Marrakesh . Pass by the red-walled, 11th-century ramparts and 5 monumental gates. Meander through the maze of narrow streets that take you to the busy square of Place Assarag. Just off the main square you will find the souks along the paths. Enjoy your refreshment in Jnane Soussia café.
Return to your hotel in Agadir.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Taroudant, Taroudant, Souss-Massa
Taroudant is a city in the Sous Valley in southern Morocco.
It is situated east of Agadir on the road to Ouarzazate and the Sahara desert and south of Marrakesh.
The town is known as the “Grandmother of Marrakesh” because it looks like a smaller Marrakesh with its surrounding ramparts.
In the sixteenth century, the Saadi dynasty briefly used Taroudant as a capital before it moved its royal seat onwards to Marrakesh.
Taroudant is known for its local crafts, including jewellery and carpets.
Taroudant is located inside its walls.
Duration: 5 hours
